Load A Configuration File Using The Display - Emerson Micro Motion 5700 Configuration And Use Manual

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d) Select the configuration parameters to be included in this file.
— To save a backup file, select all parameters.
— To save a replication file, select all parameters except device-specific parameters.
e) Click Save.
f) Browse to the desired location, then enter the name for this configuration file.
g) Set the file type to ProLink configuration file.
h) Click Start Save.
The configuration file is saved to the specified location as yourname.pcfg .

3.2.3 Load a configuration file using the display

You can load a configuration file to the transmitter's working memory or to the transmitter's SD card. You can
load either a backup file or a replication file.
Backup files Contain all parameters. They are used to restore the current device if required.
The .spare extension is used to identify backup files.
Replication files Contain all parameters except the device-specific parameters, e.g., calibration factors or
meter factors. They are used to replicate the transmitter configuration to other devices.
The .xfer extension is used to identify replication files.
Prerequisites
You must have a backup file or a replication file available for use.
If you are planning to use the USB drive, the service port must be enabled. It is enabled by default. However, if
you need to enable it, choose Menu > Configuration > Security and set Service Port to On.
Procedure
• To load either a backup file or a replication file from the transmitter's SD card:
a) Choose Menu > Configuration > Save/Restore Config > Restore Config from Memory.
b) Select Backup or Replicate.
c) Select the file that you want to load.
The file is loaded to working memory and becomes active immediately.
• To load a either a backup file or a replication file from a USB drive:
a) Open the wiring compartment on the transmitter and insert the USB drive containing the backup
file or replication file into the service port.
CAUTION
If the transmitter is in a hazardous area, do not open the wiring compartment while the
transmitter is powered up. Opening the wiring compartment while the transmitter is powered up
could cause an explosion. Save or load configuration files using a method that does not require
opening the wiring compartment.
b) Choose Menu > USB Options > USB Drive --> Transmitter > Upload Configuration File.
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